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Scout1947
53
Apr 15, 2019
Advantages: More accessible items on trail. Camera gear comes to mind. Counter-balanced load. Disadvantages: Heat generator. Bulky. Kind of defeats the purpose of ultralight packing.
jblaser
67
Apr 15, 2019
Scout1947Thanks Scout1947. I haven't worked out the specifics of the load out yet, but I am going to try to put only the essentials in there, with the idea being to minimize having to take my backpack off to get things. Camera accessories are one thing I am considering. I carry my DSLR on my strap using the Peak Design clip, so probably the rain cover, extra batteries and SD cards would go in the Ribz Pack. I don't do ultralight, so that's not an issue for me. I sweat bullets when I hike, so a little more probably won't matter much. Time will tell...
Scout1947
53
Apr 15, 2019
jblaserI don’t know if you are aware of Shug Emery. He has done a lot of videos on hammock camping. Check him out. I recall seeing one of his recent trips, where he used one of these front loaders. His latest videos do not include them, though.
jblaser
67
Apr 15, 2019
Scout1947Thanks again. I have watched a lot of Shug's videos; I'll have to take a look to see if I can find it. I will work the pack out this season and probably put up my own review at some point. I appreciate all the ideas.
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